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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
10
A 1910 World article notes dictionary expansion from Webster's 1828 edition to over 400 000 words, with Standard and Oxford projections near 450 000. It highlights slang incorporation such as knotker rubber frubberneck fan lobster and argues lexicographers welcome practical terms shaping public vocabulary.
The Republican asks readers to settle delinquent accounts as postal rules force publishers to drop unpaid subscribers from mail lists. If your subscription is overdue, send a check now to avoid removal from the list.
Traveler recounts Aug 11 to Aug 18 journey starting in Rome to Genoa by tunnel train then lake steamers to Vevey Interlaken Lucerne and Zurich. Describes Alps cog railway sights Lake Geneva scenes Lion of Lucerne and Landenberg history, noting Swiss democracy and rural modernization.
The writer recalls visiting Zurich Aug 19–22 and hearing all city bells ring in perfect tune for 15 minutes. He notes Zurich’s rule requiring new bells to harmonize with existing towers and fondly describes the musical experience before departing for Paris later that day.
An advertisement touts HYOMEI as a cure for catarrh coughs colds and sore throat. It claims Australian eucalyptus and thymol kill germs and heal inflamed membranes. Complete outfit $1 with extra TYOMEL bottles 50 cents. Sold by J. T. Segraves and druggists.
A faded ad copy hints at how newspapers grow a following through strategic advertising. It suggests readers become customers when the right ad appears in the publication’s columns.
Auction will take place Wednesday December 28 1910 at the John Bronn farm one percent miles east of Magnolia. Twelve head of horses sixteen head of dairy cattle forty five head of hogs plus farm implements and seed corn will be sold. Terms cash on sums up to 510 cash credit to 10 months on bankable paper with interest if not paid when due. W H Wafer Col E H Child Auctioneer Morphew Clerk Rolley to lend lunch.
The Marshall County Court schedules a probate hearing for the will of Robert S. Erwin, deceased, on January 9, 1911, at 11 a.m. at the Lacon courthouse. Heirs and devisees named include Ellen Diehl and many others. unknown heirs may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
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